Microbe and Society

Catalog description

A non-lab introductory science course in microbiology designed for non-science majors who wish to explore the vast universe of microbes and their roles in life on earth. The course focuses on the impact of microbes on human affairs and society. Content includes microbial diversity, cell structure and function, growth and reproduction, genetics, molecular biology and evolution, and the role of microbes in the environment, agriculture, industry, and in human welfare and disease.